7 February 2013 BMELV fördert Europäische Forschung im Bereich Forst und Holz "WoodWisdom-Net+" als Hoffnungsträger für die europäische Forstwirtschaft
“Neue Chancen durch Marktetablierung bei Holz-Polymer-Werkstoffen” Motto des größten europäischen WPC-Kongresses am 10. und 11. Dezember 2013 in Köln
6 February 2013 FORBES Magazine Names LanzaTech One of America’s Most Promising Companies LanzaTech’s carbon utilization technology reduces emissions while creating valuable commodities
Kick off of Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials Cross-border partnership on the Chemelot Campus to develop new, innovative and sustainable materials made from plants
Hydrothermal liquefaction – the most promising path to a sustainable bio-oil production Scientists at 2 Danish universities have made a major breakthrough in producing high-quality and cost-effective bio-oil using hydrothermal liquefaction
Namhafter deutscher Holzverarbeiter setzt in der WPC-Extrusion auf KraussMaffei Berstorff als Lösungsanbieter Pinuform verarbeitet auf den WPC-Anlagen von KraussMaffei Berstorff aus werkseigener Holzproduktion entstehende Abfälle zu hochwertigen Terrassen-Decking-Profilen
Wasserstoff aus nasser Biomasse FAU-Wissenschaftler koordiniert EU-Forschungsprojekt zur Verbesserung der Nachhaltigkeit in der Energieproduktion
Auf dem Weg zu zertifiziertem nachhaltigem Kokosöl auf den Philippinen Partnerschaft der GIZ, BASF und Cargill erreicht 2.500 Kleinbauern
5 February 2013 FERMAX and AIMPLAS Develop Bioplastic from Wheat Straw European project called BUGWORKERS involving 15 partners achieved good results
Bioplastics body wants more from EU policy Bioplastics production is growing faster in Asia and South America than it is in Europe
Newly discovered plant structure may lead to improved biofuel processing Researchers found yet unknown connections between different types of cell wall glycans
Neste Oil has increased its use of waste- and residue-based renewable inputs by over 400,000 tons World's largest supplier of renewable diesel also meets strict sustainability criteria set out in EU biofuel legislation
4 February 2013 Scientists Turn Toxic By-Product Into Biofuel Booster Engineered enzyme increases output of alkanes, possible replacement for key component of gasoline
Industry leaders to support “second generation” biofuels in all EU transport sectors Involvement of policy makers and other industries, R&D programmes, financing, communications programmes for a cost-competitive and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels
BUND: Neuer Waldschadensbericht verdeutlicht Versäumnisse aus 300 Jahren Forstwirtschaft Waldzustand im Jahr der Nachhaltigkeit 2013: Jede zweite Eiche krank
3 February 201330 December 2014 HuisVeenDam’s Bio Laminates Dutch Design enterprise to create new building value made of wasted sources
UAE: Searching the mangrove and the desert for a native biofuel Plants that contain a good amount of sugar or oil can be turned into fuel
2 February 2013 Aufbewahrungsboxen aus Biokunststoff auf BioFach 2013: Weltneuheit von ajaa! - Umweltverträgliche Behältnisse für Lebensmittel auf Zuckerbasis
1 February 2013 Transcend Coffee Launches New Biodegradable Coffee Bags "Omnidegradable” film made by partner Hamilton Ontario’s TekPak Solutions
Biomass bonanza as plastics’ raw materials How European scientists are preparing for a change from a fossil-fuel to a bio-based economy
Growing oil palm for biofuels can’t save our climate Deforestation of peat-swamps in Malaysia provoking high levels of dissolved ancient carbon from the soil
Bio-based chemicals: When green is toxic Market rush to bioproducts has raised some old questions and a new concern
31 January 2013 Lignol Energy Corporation announces first commercial supply agreement for HP-L lignin in the thermoplastics sector Lignin to get higher values when incorporated into core products of the chemical industry
Novozymes acquires Iogen Bio-Products for up to $79.9M Iogen Corporation to focus on process technology, cellulosic ethanol in Brazil
2012 Brief: U.S. ethanol prices and production lower compared to 2011 Only eight fueling stations were selling E15 motor fuel by the end of the year
FKuR earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label Cooperation with Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT guarantees innovation, exceptional know-how as well as outstanding product quality
Neues Forschungsprojekt arbeitet an Superenzym Interuniversitäres Team von Wissenschaftlern will biotechnologische Prozesse in der Industrie optimieren helfen
Alginsulat-Schaumstoff Verpackungszentrum Graz entwickelt Verfahren zur Produktion eines Schaumstoffes auf Algenbasis
30 January 2013 Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the year 2013” – Last chance to apply! Winners will be elected by the participants of the 6th International Conference on Industrial Biotechnology, Bio-based Plastics and Composites on the 10 April 2013
Mandates help Taiwan PLA processors Government action to regulate specify percentages of bio-based content for a wide range of products
Multibax boosting its bioplastics production Bangkok-based company using own formulations to manufacture its own blend of material
Taiwanese, Thai firms form bioplastics JV Minima Technology Co. Ltd. and Thai Plastic Bag Industries Co. Ltd. to develop local market in Southeast Asia
Innovationspreis “Biowerkstoff des Jahres 2013” – Letzte Chance für Einreichungen! Gewinner werden von den Teilnehmern des 6. Biowerkstoff-Kongresses am 10. April 2013 gewählt
29 January 2013 Brewlux®, the First Disposable Tea Infuser by The Tea Spot, is Made From Cereplast Bioplastic Resin First Disposable Tea Infuser Brings Teahouse Experience to a To-Go Cup
Bangladesh: More fund for research sought Financial Express report about MoI meeting held on white biotechnology
Alter NRG announces commissioning of biomass gasifier at waste to liquids facility in China Reference plant to demonstrate Westinghouse Plasma conversion technology to green energy
BASF stoppt Zulassungsanträge: Aus für Genkartoffeln Fortuna, Amadea und Modena Gentech-Skepsis in Europa und jahrelanger Streit mit Politikern und Umweltschützern vertreibt Plant Science in die USA
Kelheim Fibres entwickelt OLEA: Die erste Viskosefaser mit eingebauter Hydrophobie Nonwovens Viskosespezialitäten aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen decken unterschiedlichste Absorptionsgrade ab
Scientists Trick Iron-Eating Bacteria into Breathing Electrons Instead Cultivation of an Obligate Fe(II)-Oxidizing Lithoautotrophic Bacterium Using Electrodes
28 January 2013 DNV: biofuels are key to meeting marine emissions targets "Biofuels stands out as the best option, considering the overall environmental, safety and security impacts.”
Versalis and Yulex partner to produce guayule-based biorubber for consumer, medical and industrial applications Partnership to cover entire manufacturing chain from crop science to construction of a biomass power station
Italien: Neues Naturmaterial soll Plastik ersetzen Textilien und Zuckerharz - Biocomposite suchen noch Anwendungsfelder
27 January 2013 ASU scientists unravel the mysteries of spider silk Laser light scattering technique to uncover the properties of this exceptional biological polymer
26 January 2013 NatureWorks Selects Bangkok for the Site of Its First Asia Pacific Headquarters NatureWorks hires experienced commercial and managerial personnel to support Ingeo™ customers in the region and to grow market share
25 January 2013 Environment Agency publish new standard permit for anaerobic digestion plants New streamlined environmental permitting regulations for anaerobic digestion plants could be 'timely boost' for industry
Insects’ gut microbes hint at biofuel breakthrough Grasshoppers may carry attractive enzymes for biofuels, study finds
Norway bioplastic maker enters joint venture in Thailand Cooperation to focus on exports and market development of bio-based packaging products in Thailand and Southeast Asia
24 January 2013 Avoiding the Definition of Irony: When Wind Turbine Blades and Solar Panels End Up in Landfills National Science Foundation award for common research in alternative biological-based materials
Linde und Forest BtL unterzeichnen Lizenzvereinbarung für Carbo-V®-Technologie Neue BtL-Anlage soll aus Holzvergasung jährlich ca. 130.000 Tonnen Biodiesel und Naphtha gewinnen
Bioethanol-Report: Produktion im Jahr 2012 um 7,4 Prozent gestiegen Rohstoffe: Industrierüben legten um 54 Prozent zu - 12 Prozent weniger Bioethanol aus Futtergetreide